2017 Cincinnati Bengals season | |
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Owner | Mike Brown |
Head coach | Marvin Lewis |
Home field | Paul Brown Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 7–9 |
Division place | 3rd AFC North |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Pro Bowlers | WR A. J. Green DT Geno Atkins |
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The 2017 Cincinnati Bengals season was the franchise's 48th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 50th overall and their 15th under head coach Marvin Lewis. After starting 0–2, scoring only 9 points, and not scoring any touchdowns in their first two games, the Bengals fired offensive coordinator Ken Zampese. Quarterbacks coach Bill Lazor was promoted to offensive coordinator to replace Zampese.[1] The Bengals suffered back to back losing seasons for the first time since 2007–2008. However, the Bengals were able to knock off two teams contending for the playoffs at the end of their season, the Detroit Lions in Week 16, and the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17 which helped the Buffalo Bills reach the postseason for the first time since 1999.